The Janakpur Bolts and Lumbini Lions are slated to play the 14th match of the 2024 Nepal Premier League. The Bolts have gone to the top place of this group, having stayed invincible throughout as many and having achieved three victories.
Their most recent win was 7 wickets that they claimed in the match against the team of Pokhara Avengers, chasing a target of 139 with a substantial 3 overs still remaining with. Lahiru Milantha scored 45 off 32, while James Neesham remained unbeaten on 40 off 20.
On the other hand, the Lumbini Lions have been pretty poor in this season; they have lost all the matches they played, and there were three matches in all. They are coming out of a battering against the Sudur Paschim Royals, where they surrendered to 142-9 while chasing 188.
The Lions will require a miracle in order to get their season going back on track. Milantha is the Bolts’ run getaway with 144 runs in 3 innings, and that comes at a strike rate of 147. The tension for the face-off is well and truly built, but Janakpur Bolts appear to be much better placed for this showdown.
Head-To-Head Records:
The Lumbini Lions and the Janakpur Bolts are yet to play against each other for the first time in their next encounter. Therefore, the two teams have no record of how they fare against each other, having never met before.
Who will win the match?
Janakpur Bolts will possibly win the match for now given their past performances. The teams have even not been beaten and are on top of the field having registered three successive wins. Their leading and potentially explosive batting line-up of Lahiru Milantha and James Neesham has been in good form.
Whereas, Lumbini Lions are on the wrong side of the pitch they have lost all their three matches. Their batting and bowling departments have let them down, meaning they nose-dive through the ranks whenever they are faced with spirited sides such as Janakpur Bolts. Janakpur Bolts have a higher probability of coming out as winners.
Match Details:
Details: Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts Match 13
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 8 December, 9:00 AM
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